Quit You Like Men by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 12, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 50.

Quit You Like Men

By Editor

"Quit you like men," is the apostle's exhortation. It was also that of the old heathen Philistines to their soldiers. But the education that men are now receiving is that they are poor slaves, forced by circumstances to do wrong. For instance, one of the great evils of the army life is the "canteen," in which drink is sold under government supervision. It has by its influence and prestige ruined thousands, and yet it could be abolished in a moment by those in authority. Here are some sample excuses from army officers that men make for its existence:—

"It would drive the men to resorts of vilest kind."—Capt. —, Third Cavalry.

"It would drive the men to low dives that always collect in the vicinity of a post."—Lieut.-Col. —, First Cavalry.

"It would force the enlisted men into low dens and vile resorts."—Capt. —, Second Cavalry.

"It would force the enlisted men into rumshops of the worst description."—First Lieut. —, Second Cavalry."

We have omitted names. To point the moral is sufficient. It is unworthy of Christian manhood to teach men that the absence of an opportunity to do wrong will force or drive them to a greater wrong. "Quit you like men; be strong."